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Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1839 - 1876

Biography

George Armstrong Custer; b. Dec. 5, 1839 in New Rumley, Ohio; d. June 25, 1876 at Little Bighorn River, Montana Territory; U.S. cavalry officer; graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., 1861; served in the Civil War, became brigadier general; killed at Battle of Little Bighorn.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Collection on George A. Custer

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 160
Scope and Contents

Collection includes photographs, slides, postcards, and a pamphlet dealing with George A. Custer, the Little Bighorn battle site, and the Crow Agency in Montana. Dated approximately 1920-1949.

Dates: approximately 1920-1949

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  • Subject: Crow Agency (Mont.) -- Photographs X